Lake Shore Schools

Lake Shore Schools 5611 N. Clark Chicago IL 60660 & 6759 N.
Greenview Chicago IL 60626, 773-561-6707 Lake Shore Schools offers preschool (infants - 4 years) and grade school (K 8th) programs at 2 Chicago locations.
The preschool campus on Clark Street offers preschool for children ages 3 months to 3 years, while the grade school campus provides an educational program for student`s eligible for Junior Kindergarten (3 years+) through 8th Grade.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lake Shore Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1948
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
292 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Lake Shore Schools Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Farah Essa

School Notes

  • Programs are accredited from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), the JK-Eighth grade school is registered and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, the preschool is city & state licensed. Curriculum at the preschool level includes Art, Music, Singing, Science & Nature, Outdoor Play, Math & Reading Readiness, Stories, and Creative Movement. Subjects in the JK-8 program include Reading, Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, PE, Computers, Spanish, and Library/Internet. Before- and after-school care, and a summer camp program is offered. For more information, please contact main office at 773 561-6707 and plan a visit with your child! You will find Lake Shore Schools as affordable and exactly what your child needs to succeed in their early years!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lake Shore Schools?
The acceptance rate of Lake Shore Schools is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What is Lake Shore Schools's ranking?
Lake Shore Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lake Shore Schools?
The application deadline for Lake Shore Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lake Shore Schools located?
Lake Shore Schools is located in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $14,157 for elementary schools and $19,118 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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